r/canadaguns • u/567432Gains • May 27 '26

Feets / Collection / My build Finally joined the handgun community

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It’s an antique, but an extremely well maintained one. The Webley WG Army & Navy model.

Estimated date of production: 1892

6” barrel

Squared grip

Church steeple cylinder

Appears to be completely matching parts

Going to get it looked over by a gunsmith before I take it out, but I’m looking forward to taking it out for the first time.

I won a Martini Henry Mark IV at auction not long ago so I’m able to say I have the matching rifle and pistol for that time period together.

Next goal is a Swiss revolver (the M1882) to match my K31 rifle.

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u/Royal-Aviator07 May 27 '26

How do you get the ammo for it if your able to fire? I have my own antiques but idk how to get the ammo

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u/black_covfefe_please May 27 '26

Google the caliber. There is usually some type of brass you can buy and modify that will be compatible. It is definitely a labour of love. Not a quick easy process.

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u/scottsuplol May 27 '26

Gun shows are pretty good start. As well you can always load your own

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u/567432Gains May 27 '26 edited May 27 '26

You can get old stock still, or buy reproductions that are sometimes made. It was recommended to me though that I should load my own and make it light loads. Keeps the integrity of the pistol in check as it’s a 130 year old piece.

Guy I bought it off of I believe recommended a 3 parts powder 2 parts filler mixture. I’ll have to double check with him on what the exact load was before I get into that though.

You could also reach out to a custom loader and have them make you some.

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u/567432Gains May 27 '26

What kind of antiques do you have? Shoot me a PM and I’ll see if I can help you identify what ammo you will need and maybe be able to point out some sources on where to get it from.

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u/Royal-Aviator07 May 27 '26

Ive got a 32 RF iver johnson bulldog and a 32 RF H&R model 1 ½ and a 44 russian Schofield NO.3

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u/Weary_OLeary May 27 '26

There are at least a few places in BC that will sell you 44 russian black powder rounds although they aren't cheap. Rusty's specifically seemed to have a large variety of antique ammo and would definitely be worth checking out

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u/Iron-Iceman sk May 27 '26

https://www.oldgunscanada.com

Has kits for making your own. I would go with them over other options.

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u/567432Gains May 27 '26

44 Russian aint that hard to find, the 32RF is not either.

I would reach out to the following link and ask them. If they have stuff in stock. They are my favourite shop and local to me (as in literally half a km from my house) and the people that run it are awesome.

https://everythingold.ca

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u/HappyCan7250 May 30 '26

Hey! That's cool man! We must not live too far apart. That's a great shop, and they often have some pretty cool stuff in there. I'm just about an hour north of there. 

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u/Vintage_Pieces_10 May 27 '26

44 Russian can be reloaded fairly easily. .32RF is a little more challenging, but there are some reloadable cartridges out there

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u/Opening_Pizza May 27 '26

FOC has some .455 Webley 262 gr, 50rnds for $90.

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u/Shitmonkey5425 May 28 '26

Hand loading is by far the way to go I make .455 for about 12cpr